Asbestos Cancer: Mesothelioma
The Mesothelioma Center online is dedicated to providing those who suffer from the cancer malignant mesothelioma--also known as asbestos cancer--or from asbestosis, or who know someone who does, with the most up to date information and support.
- Find out more about malignant mesothelioma, and the various types (pleural and peritoneal) of mesothelioma.
- Learn about the symptoms of mesothelioma. Be sure to let your physician know about any prior asbestos exposure, as the symptoms are not unique.
- Diagnosing mesothelioma can be very difficult, and cases of mesothelioma misdiagnosed are not uncommon.
- Although serious, there is hope in a variety of treatment options for mesothelioma. Many new and novel treatments are currently being tested in mesothelioma clinical trials.
While "meso" (as it is sometimes called) is one of the most aggressive cancers, strides are constantly being made in combating this deadly disease. We encourage you to bookmark this site and return for the latest news and resources important to those suffering from mesothelioma and their families.
Asbestos & Mesothelioma News
- December 12, 2009 - Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Legislative Hearing on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works December 2, 2009
- December 8, 2009 - U.S. EPA Issues California Toxic Release Data, Lead and Ammonia Among Most Common
- November 30, 2009 - US Labor Department’s OSHA proposes $484,000 in penalties against Cambria Contracting Inc. for asbestos hazards at Buffalo, NY, jobsite
- November 19, 2009 - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Holds Sixth Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference
- November 17, 2009 - ADAO Encouraged by Energy and Commerce Subcommittee’s Hearing on “Prioritizing Chemicals for Safety Determination”
- November 11, 2009 - The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Applauds American Public Health Association’s Call for Ban on Asbestos, Annual Warnings for Workers in High-Risk Occupations
- October 9, 2009 - Vermont Flooring Contractor Faces Fine for Clean Air Violations
- October 1, 2009 - Idaho Asbestos Contractor Agrees to pay $36,000 to resolve Clean Air Act Violations
- September 30, 2009 - EPA Awards $150,000 to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- September 16, 2009 - ADAO Congratulates the Acting U.S. Surgeon General, Steven K. Galson, and Thanks the U.S. Senate for Efforts to Encourage Warning About Asbestos Dangers
- September 16, 2009 - Mesothelioma Awareness Day Expands Since 2005 Founding
- September 16, 2009 - ADAO Congratulates the Acting U.S. Surgeon General, Steven K. Galson, and Thanks the U.S. Senate for Efforts to Encourage Warning about Asbestos Dangers
- September 9, 2009 - Vetran Hollywood Reporter Army Archerd Dies of Mesothelioma
- September 8, 2009 - Alaska Asbestos Contractor Agrees to pay nearly $20,000 to resolve Clean Air Act Violations
- September 8, 2009 - EPA fines two Arizona charter school operators for asbestos violations
- [see mesothelioma news archives]
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